Very much a set up episode, but still good nonetheless.
As much as I've been hating Walt since he killed Mike (amongst other things he's done), it was still rough to watch Walt/Heisenberg submit to this poor, beaten down life. Walt's still the protagonist, I hate him, but I also want him to redeem himself in a way. Good for Walt Jr., but still... poor Walt. Good job Breaking Bad for making me feel sympathy for Walt again after hating him for so long.
Poor Jesse! I was really hoping he'd get out and bring the hammer of vengeance down on Jack's crew, but sadly... all he did was get Andrea killed. I'm still hoping that Jesse lives, and if he does, he should raise Brock.
Then the ending. Did not expect to see Elliot and Gretchen again, but their presence and the fact that they publicly denounced Walt's involvement in starting their company... I gotta side with Walt on this one. That was a shitty move, amongst other shitty moves they've pulled. We now have 2 strong contenders for who the recipient of Walt's machine gun and Ricin are.
My guess: Walt will manage to slip the Ricin somehow to Elliot/Gretchen, killing them while not being near them, while he goes and reigns hellfire down upon Jack and his crew... taking both them and himself out.
A much needed calmer episode if you know Jesse trying to escape from Nazis is calm. Good to see Elliot and Gretchen reminds me of the season one quote:
"Walter: I don't know. Just...doesn't it seem like...something's missing? Gretchen: What about the soul? Walter: The soul? There's nothing but chemistry here"
Walter's soul has been disappearing since day one and all that left is a shell of a man which Heisenberg resides in. Amazing work by everyone.
Great episode. Jesse breaking down in the car after seeing .... __.....__...... was an amazing, touching and heartbreaking scene. Same goes for Walt breaking down when on the phone with Walt Jr.
On a side note; I CANNOT BELIEVE THERE IS ONLY ONE EPISODE LEFT!!!!!!
The scene with Walt and Saul made me want that spinoff so much more than I already did! I think that was probably the last we saw of Saul in BrBa, thank god there's going to be more.
The episode served its purpose very well. It was supposed to build up the stage for the finale, to show us how Walt went to the bottom of his life and also what made him want to rise up again.
On a slightly unrelated topic... Anna Gunn won!! *does a little dance*
Todd is not beyond killing a cop for his uniform and sweet-talking his way in, he's so innocent looking. But there's not enough time for the show to go into that. It's almost over (sniff).
When Walt killed Mike - much like @ShatteredOne said - I couldn't find a way to cheer for him. Breaking Bad has done something amazing and made me cheer Walt in this final episode against most of the people left (aside from Jesse) - that's a remarkable thing in my opinion.
I'm wondering if Elliot and Gretchen are more than just a plot device to help Walt realize he's no longer Walter White or at least, can't be if he wants this to end well for his family. Even with his family (Walter Jr. esp.) hating him for what he's done - it's still the reason he started this and he won't just forget them.
In the end, my biggest hope is Jesse somehow lives (and hoping Brock doesn't have to die in the process of getting there). And Todd must fall, he's just creepy and I can't stand him esp. after killing Andrea.
Never watched Dexter. I'll put it on my list. No, I think it has to do with the Kafkaesque episode, where Jesse tells the story of his woodworking project. He makes a box, it's not good enough, so he makes a better box. Jesse's going to make a better box next week.
I wondered about that too when I saw their return and how it affected Walter.
I still think the Ricin is either "for Jesse" or "for himself", but moving past Lydia and Uncle Jack, option 3 with a bullet is "for Elliot and Gretchen."
It always surprises me how much sympathy some people have for Jesse and how little some have for Walt.... To me everyone on the show is suffering from their own decisions,actions, or inaction. They have done bad things and made bad choices.
I guess I do not find anyone to be black or white - They are all grey to me. Okay maybe not Todd, that boy has issues! XD
"Cabin has two copies of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium on DVD".
Hmm..Check out this quote from that movie:
Mr. Edward Magorium: “When King Lear dies in Act V, do you know what Shakespeare has written? He’s written ‘He dies.’ That’s all, nothing more. No fanfare, no metaphor, no brilliant final words. The culmination of the most influential work of dramatic literature is ‘He dies.’ It takes Shakespeare, a genius, to come up with “He dies.” And yet every time I read those two words, I find myself overwhelmed with dysphoria. And I know it’s only natural to be sad, but not because of the words ‘He dies.’ but because of the life we saw prior to the words. I’ve lived all five of my acts, Mahoney, and I am not asking you to be happy that I must go. I’m only asking that you turn the page, continue reading… and let the next story begin. And if anyone asks what became of me, you relate my life in all its wonder, and end it with a simple and modest ‘He died.’
I think you're right. After more thought on it, I'm thinking the Elliot/Gretchen thing was more just to get Walt to accept he needs to become the monster that is Heisenberg. So Lydia is the most likely candidate for the Ricin, but I'm not discounting Walt giving it to himself as well.
Quick reaction...OMG! Oh, poor Andrea. She trusted people, like we all do, and what did she get for it? Brock is an orphan and may be dead soon, too. That early scene where Saul was leaving and Walt got as far as "It's not over until...." cough cough. Saul, "It's over," was better than the best stage drama. Bob Odenkirk doesn't get enough credit. Holly is forever in jeopardy of being kidnapped! I thought the episode worked as a set-up for next week's finale. The sheriffs are there--good police work!--but we know they don't catch Walt. And good for Walt Jr. telling his dad off. They don't need his money. I don't know what's going to happen to Jesse.
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Very much a set up episode, but still good nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I've been hating Walt since he killed Mike (amongst other things he's done), it was still rough to watch Walt/Heisenberg submit to this poor, beaten down life. Walt's still the protagonist, I hate him, but I also want him to redeem himself in a way. Good for Walt Jr., but still... poor Walt. Good job Breaking Bad for making me feel sympathy for Walt again after hating him for so long.
Poor Jesse! I was really hoping he'd get out and bring the hammer of vengeance down on Jack's crew, but sadly... all he did was get Andrea killed. I'm still hoping that Jesse lives, and if he does, he should raise Brock.
Then the ending. Did not expect to see Elliot and Gretchen again, but their presence and the fact that they publicly denounced Walt's involvement in starting their company... I gotta side with Walt on this one. That was a shitty move, amongst other shitty moves they've pulled. We now have 2 strong contenders for who the recipient of Walt's machine gun and Ricin are.
My guess: Walt will manage to slip the Ricin somehow to Elliot/Gretchen, killing them while not being near them, while he goes and reigns hellfire down upon Jack and his crew... taking both them and himself out.
Can't believe it's almost over.
Dunno about the ricin. I still think it will be ground up and carefully inserted into Lydia's Stevia.
ReplyDeleteVince Gilligan's tip for next week, given on Talking Bad.. WOODWORKING. That's what he said.
ReplyDeleteA much needed calmer episode if you know Jesse trying to escape from Nazis is calm. Good to see Elliot and Gretchen reminds me of the season one quote:
ReplyDelete"Walter: I don't know. Just...doesn't it seem like...something's missing?
Gretchen: What about the soul?
Walter: The soul? There's nothing but chemistry here"
Walter's soul has been disappearing since day one and all that left is a shell of a man which Heisenberg resides in. Amazing work by everyone.
Great episode. Jesse breaking down in the car after seeing .... __.....__...... was an amazing, touching and heartbreaking scene. Same goes for Walt breaking down when on the phone with Walt Jr.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note; I CANNOT BELIEVE THERE IS ONLY ONE EPISODE LEFT!!!!!!
The ricin is for Gretchen and Elliot. They're one of the main reasons he started his downhill trip.
ReplyDeleteThe scene with Walt and Saul made me want that spinoff so much more than I already did! I think that was probably the last we saw of Saul in BrBa, thank god there's going to be more.
ReplyDeleteThe episode served its purpose very well. It was supposed to build up the stage for the finale, to show us how Walt went to the bottom of his life and also what made him want to rise up again.
On a slightly unrelated topic... Anna Gunn won!! *does a little dance*
He arguably never had a soul.
ReplyDeleteThe logical course for Brock is police custody and then who knows.... Would Todd be able to get to him in that situation?
ReplyDeleteGreat set-up episode.
ReplyDeleteMy heart broke when Todd killed Andrea. God, I hope Jesse will find some peace in the end.
Also - It will be one hell of a kickasss hour next week!
Todd is not beyond killing a cop for his uniform and sweet-talking his way in, he's so innocent looking. But there's not enough time for the show to go into that. It's almost over (sniff).
ReplyDeleteWhen Walt killed Mike - much like @ShatteredOne said - I couldn't find a way to cheer for him. Breaking Bad has done something amazing and made me cheer Walt in this final episode against most of the people left (aside from Jesse) - that's a remarkable thing in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if Elliot and Gretchen are more than just a plot device to help Walt realize he's no longer Walter White or at least, can't be if he wants this to end well for his family. Even with his family (Walter Jr. esp.) hating him for what he's done - it's still the reason he started this and he won't just forget them.
In the end, my biggest hope is Jesse somehow lives (and hoping Brock doesn't have to die in the process of getting there). And Todd must fall, he's just creepy and I can't stand him esp. after killing Andrea.
Was that a sly jab at the Dexter finale? ;D
ReplyDeleteNever watched Dexter. I'll put it on my list. No, I think it has to do with the Kafkaesque episode, where Jesse tells the story of his woodworking project. He makes a box, it's not good enough, so he makes a better box. Jesse's going to make a better box next week.
ReplyDeleteI wondered about that too when I saw their return and how it affected Walter.
ReplyDeleteI still think the Ricin is either "for Jesse" or "for himself", but moving past Lydia and Uncle Jack, option 3 with a bullet is "for Elliot and Gretchen."
Damn. That was kind of depressing. I keep hoping for Jesse to come out on top, but they keep pushing him deeper and deeper.
ReplyDeleteIt always surprises me how much sympathy some people have for Jesse and how little some have for Walt.... To me everyone on the show is suffering from their own decisions,actions, or inaction. They have done bad things and made bad choices.
ReplyDeleteI guess I do not find anyone to be black or white - They are all grey to me.
Okay maybe not Todd, that boy has issues! XD
"Cabin has two copies of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium on DVD".
ReplyDeleteHmm..Check out this quote from that movie:
Mr. Edward Magorium: “When King Lear dies in Act V, do you know what Shakespeare has written? He’s written ‘He dies.’ That’s all, nothing more. No fanfare, no metaphor, no brilliant final words. The culmination of the most influential work of dramatic literature is ‘He dies.’ It takes Shakespeare, a genius, to come up with “He dies.” And yet every time I read those two words, I find myself overwhelmed with dysphoria. And I know it’s only natural to be sad, but not because of the words ‘He dies.’ but because of the life we saw prior to the words. I’ve lived all five of my acts, Mahoney, and I am not asking you to be happy that I must go. I’m only asking that you turn the page, continue reading… and let the next story begin. And if anyone asks what became of me, you relate my life in all its wonder, and end it with a simple and modest ‘He died.’
I think you're right. After more thought on it, I'm thinking the Elliot/Gretchen thing was more just to get Walt to accept he needs to become the monster that is Heisenberg. So Lydia is the most likely candidate for the Ricin, but I'm not discounting Walt giving it to himself as well.
ReplyDeleteQuick reaction...OMG! Oh, poor Andrea. She trusted people, like we all do, and what did she get for it? Brock is an orphan and may be dead soon, too. That early scene where Saul was leaving and Walt got as far as "It's not over until...." cough cough. Saul, "It's over," was better than the best stage drama. Bob Odenkirk doesn't get enough credit. Holly is forever in jeopardy of being kidnapped! I thought the episode worked as a set-up for next week's finale. The sheriffs are there--good police work!--but we know they don't catch Walt. And good for Walt Jr. telling his dad off. They don't need his money. I don't know what's going to happen to Jesse.
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